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The Nissan Pulsar is a compact automobile yielded by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1978 till 2000, whenever it was changed by the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy inside the Japanese marketplace. The authentic Pulsar became a hatchback with be available only at

The Nissan Pulsar is a compact automobile yielded by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1978 till 2000, whenever it was changed by the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy inside the Japanese marketplace. Between 2000 plus 2005, plus then because 2012, the name "Pulsar" has appeared inside Australia plus choose Asian nations about rebadged versions of the Sylphy plus synonymous Tiida model.

The authentic Pulsar became a hatchback with be available only at a different Nissan Japan dealership network called Nissan Cherry Store because a greater five-door hatchback alternative with the Nissan Cherry. Although Pulsar models were front-wheel drive from introduction, Nissan did provide four-wheel drive because a choice about select models internationally.

The Pulsar available inside Japan served because the biggest model available at Nissan dealerships Nissan Cherry Store, whilst different versions of the Pulsar available at additional Japanese networks served because the base model, with alternative heavier Nissan treatments. Various Pulsar-based models were exported because global marketplace conditions dictated, occasionally labeled because "Sunny", "Cherry" or "Sentra", whilst the internationally labeled product was really a Pulsar plus not a Japanese marketplace Sunny or Cherry.

A pulsar is a very magnetized, rotating neutron star, because the Nissan Pulsar was built within the Sunny sedan.

The N10 model Pulsar, introduced inside May 1978, changed the earlier Cherry F-II internationally. It retained the rack-and-pinion steering of the Cherry, plus the independent suspension with coilover struts inside front plus coil sprung trailing arms at the back. It retained the Cherry name inside Europe plus other export markets. The Pulsar had been a subcompact automobile with augment the Sunny sedan. An unusual styling feature for the vehicle was its lengthy nose—which was due with Nissan envisaging which the vehicle might equally be built a with longitudinal rear-wheel-drive design for developing markets; nonetheless, just front-wheel-drive models were really built. At the time of introduction, the Pulsar just had a four-door fastback-styled sedan bodywork, plus either a 1.2- or perhaps a 1.4-liter engine.
Datsun Cherry hatchback
1981–1982 Datsun Cherry coupé
Datsun Cherry wagon

The N10 series Datsun Pulsar was exported with Australia, New Zealand, South Africa plus Malaysia with all the Datsun Pulsar name. This model was recognised as the Datsun Cherry or Datsun 100A/120A/130A/140A/150A inside Europe plus Asia as well as the Datsun 310 inside the US, with all the coupe called the 310GX. In Canada, the Datsun 310 was accessible with Pulsar striping found on the back quarters. The Pulsar had been a companion platform with the Nissan Sunny. Both the Sunny as well as the Pulsar were available at different Nissan Japan dealerships, called Nissan Satio Shop for the Sunny, plus Nissan Cherry Shop for the Pulsar.

Another Pulsar derivative was introduced with Japan, called the Nissan Langley, from 1980, plus was introduced because a "mini Skyline", plus exclusive with Nissan Prince Shop. The Japanese-market Langley assumed tasks of the initially generation, Sunny-based coupe called the Nissan Silvia whenever the 2nd generation Silvia was upgraded with the greater Nissan Violet platform; both the Silvia as well as the Langley stayed exclusive with Nissan Prince Store places. According with the related Nissan Langley post inside Japanese Wikipedia, the Langley was provided its name from Samuel Pierpont Langley the inventor of the bolometer, a device employed with measure electromagnetic radiation within the Sun, plus was effectively known for his function inside solar physics. Because of its sporting intensions, the Langley was built with an independent suspension at all 4 wheels, utilizing MacPherson struts inside the front, along with a trailing arm coil suspension for the back. The engine options consisted of the A14 plus E15 series motors with multi-point gas injection about top level trim packages, however just inside a three-door hatchback.

The N10 series Pulsar was accessible because a three- or five-door hatchback, a short-lived four-door fastback sedans, a five-door van or station wagon, a three-door fastback-styled coupé with a wraparound back window introduced at the finish of 1978. The van was initially introduced inside November 1978, when the export-only wagon models initially appeared inside early 1979. Originally the lineup consisted of the four-door sedan that used the same body profile because the later hatchback models; inside August 1978 the coupé plus three-door hatchback models were added, and a gas injected adaptation of the 1.4-liter engine. One year later a five-door hatchback appeared, changing the four-door sedan that was no longer accessible.

Many markets outside Japan didn't obtain all versions: for example, the three- plus five-door hatchbacks as well as the coupé were truly the only models with be available inside the US. Many markets never got any gas injected versions. The 1.0-liter A10 was not obtainable in Japan, mostly limited with markets where taxes codes produced small motors mandatory. An interesting anomaly of the French automotive taxation program is the fact that when the A12A-engined Cherry sedans were considered because "6 CVs", the coupés with all the same engine were markedly cheaper with have because they were categorized because "5 CVs".

A late-term facelift inside March 1981 brought Nissan's newly developed OHC E-series motors inside for the last twelve months of creation. The facelift included a brand-new grille plus rectangular headlamps. The up-to-date 1982 model Pulsar five-door hatchback with E-series engine was assembled inside New Zealand at Nissan's modern factory-owned assembly plant inside Wiri, Auckland. Just 1 well-equipped model was available, with a five-speed guide gearbox.

In 1982 "Nissan" badges started with appear found on the vehicles, due with Nissan phasing out the Datsun name at which time for the global markets. Production of the N10 series ceased inside mid-1982, with be changed by the all-new N12 Cherry/Pulsar.

In Japan the five-door Van received the VN10 chassis code whenever shown inside November 1978, nevertheless was then re-released inside August 1979 inside a variation that met the 1979 commercial car emissions standards—this model was designated VN11. While domestic marketplace passenger models just received the somewhat greater A12A engine, the vans retained the small A12 engine because furthermore chosen inside the preceding Cherry F-II. The Van was unusual inside the Japanese marketplace for the period inside being front-wheel drive; Nissan produced the almost all of this plus gave it a specialized back suspension with enable for a low loading floor. To further lower the back starting the back bumper was equally very narrow. This generation Pulsar Van additionally offered the basis for the initial generation of the Prairie individuals carrier. This van bodywork, with more comfortable fittings, was moreover utilized for the wagon model because available inside export markets. After the March 1981 facelift, the Van equally received the up-to-date E13 plus E15 OHC machines plus today carried the VUN10 plus VMN10 chassis codes.

A more angular variation was announced inside April 1982, creating its European first inside October. By this time, Nissan had almost standardised its naming plan internationally, thus because a Nissan it tended, excepting European markets, with be well-known as a Pulsar. In Europe it retained the "Cherry" moniker, plus inside Malaysia plus South Africa it was available because the Nissan Langley. This generation Pulsar sedan or hatchback, plus next decades, were not available inside North America.
1986 Nissan Liberta Villa SSS sedan
1983–1984 Nissan Pulsar GL sedan
Holden Astra 5-door

Asia

New Pulsar models were introduced inside the Japanese house marketplace. The Nissan Langley, inside its next generation, had been a Pulsar available at Nissan Prince Store places next with the Skyline, plus shared countless styling affects within the Skyline. The Japanese marketplace Langley added a five-door hatchback bodystyle with the prevalent three-door hatchback. A two-door coupe was furthermore added alongside the Pulsar at Nissan Cherry Store places called the Nissan EXA inside 1983.

The marketplace popularity of the Langley inspired Nissan with market a 2nd badge designed variation at Nissan Bluebird Shop because the Nissan Liberta Villa, substituting the bigger Nissan Stanza clone, called the Nissan Liberta. The Liberta Villa was just accessible because a sedan, available because a small companion with the Nissan Leopard. The top trim package was the SSS turbo with all the E15ET engine, as well as the top 2 trim packages available multi-port gas injection with all the base model providing a carburetor—all with all the 1.5-liter petrol engine. A diesel engine was moreover available found on the Liberta Villa, utilizing the CD17 engine.

Australasia

The Australian marketplace Pulsar N12 series arrived inside October 1982. Offered because a five-door hatchback, 1.3-liter TC plus 1.5-liter TS requirements showcased. These early vehicles were produced inside Japan. May 1983 saw the first of a update with the Australian range. Then yielded nearby, the update heralded minor trim changes, suspension plus steering revisions plus fresh seats. Specification degrees were overhauled with all the Pulsar E starting up the range with its 1.3-liter engine, followed by the 1-5-liter GL plus GX. In October 1983 the sedan body was introduced inside GL plus GX guises. A Pulsar ET five-door arrived inside April 1984, sharing its engine plus trim with all the EXA. The upcoming update came inside August 1984 alongside a badge designed twin, the Holden Astra—a scheme devised below the Button auto program. To distinguish the Pulsar, Nissan Australia used the upmarket Japanese marketplace Langley body details for the facelift. The headlamps were today fitted because quad units plus narrower horizontal tail lights recognized the back styling. Other changes included an heighten inside specification, minor suspension calibrations, plus refreshed inside trims. Sedan versions had their facelift delayed till November which year, as well as the ET hatchback lingered about with all the elder styling till the demise of the N12 inside 1987.

The final Australian N12 update arrived inside April 1986 before the 1987 N13 introduction. The revisions brought further trim changes, tweaks with the five-speed guide transmission, unique colors, a brand-new entry-level DX model, a change from GX with GXE, as well as the introduction of the bigger displacement 1.6-liter engine tuned for unleaded petrol changing the 1.3- plus 1.5-liter leaded units chosen earlier. The ET model additionally saw its 1.5-liter turbocharged engine up-to-date for unleaded gas.

The N12 was assembled inside New Zealand from 1982 plus facelifted inside 1984 whenever the key change had been a switch with the today compulsory laminated windscreen. This generation was available inside both 3 plus five door hatchback shape with both 1.3- plus 1.5-litre E-series motors shared with all the additionally nearby assembled Sunny sedan. The EXA coupe became a limited official Nissan import unique however thousands more—Japanese marketplace specification—arrived inside later 1980s plus early 1990s whenever the NZ marketplace was opened about selected imports.
In 1986, Nissan's shape chief refused to adhere to the smoother, aerodynamic look of additional vehicles, plus told his shape team with come up with an affordable, subcompact vehicle. A squarer Pulsar N13 series was introduced because a result; innovations included a four-wheel drive model. In 1986, the Pulsar claimed the Car of the Year Japan honor. Capitalizing found on the recognition of the greater R31 series Nissan Skyline, this generation shares countless graphic styling cues with all the greater auto.

The N13 series EXA was spun off because its own model internationally, however retained the Pulsar NX name inside the United States. It was designated because the N13 series, despite really being based found on the Nissan Sunny chassis.

The Pulsar–Astra relationship continued inside Australia, with all the series there continuing with utilize the more upmarket Langley sedan because a the donor car. The sedan adaptation was called the Pulsar Vector. The five-door hatchback was additionally available, yet this model differed within the Japanese Pulsar with reshaped upper doorways plus back back quarter panels. The development of the model had been a collaboration with Holden, utilizing the Opel Family II engine. Nissan introduced a facelift inside 1989. After Holden ended their cooperation with Nissan inside 1989, sales of the Holden Astra came with an end. Nissan Australia, but, kept utilizing the GM motors till the succeeding N14 variation was introduced.

four-cylinder motors available inside the Australian built adaptation were:

1.6 L Opel Family II 16LF, 1,598 cc, single point TBI, SOHC, 56 kW at 5,600 rpm, 125 N·m at 3,600 rpm
1.8 L Opel Family II 18LE, 1,796 cc, multi point EFI, SOHC, 79 kW at 5,600 rpm, 151 N·m at 3,600 rpm
1.8 L Opel Family II 18LE, 1,796 cc, multi point EFI, SOHC, 84 kW at 5,600 rpm, 162 N·m at 3,600 rpm

In New Zealand, the past Sunny plus Pulsar ranges were changed with a single model line today called the Nissan Sentra— that were based found on the Japanese marketplace Pulsar plus again largely nearby assembled. Versions inside New Zealand were obtainable in 4 body shapes; three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback, four-door sedan, along with a five-door "Sportwagon".

Six motors were available over this generation:

1.3 – SG – 1985–1989 – E13
1.4 – SG/SGS – 1989–1991 – GA14S at 6,200 rpm, 111Nm at four,000 rpm)
1.6 – ZXE – 1985–1989 – E16
1.6 – ZXE – 1989–1991 – GA16S at 6,000 rpm, 133Nm at 3,200 rpm)
1.6 – SR Twin Cam – CA16DE
1.8 – GTI – CA18DE

n Australia, the N14 was obtainable in 4 models, all front-wheel drive just, inside either four-door sedan or five-door hatchback variations. Nissan Australia assembled the range which available from October 1991 by with February 1993 at their factory inside Clayton South, Victoria. Similar models with distinctive requirements plus Sentra badging were shipped with New Zealand where a wagon adaptation, sourced from Japan plus assembled nearby, was furthermore available. After Nissan shut the plant inside October 1992 for financial factors, the models were imported from Japan plus available inside Australia till September 1995 when Nissan NZ imported its own versions with market alongside the nearby assembled wagon. Unlike the N13 Pulsar/Astra, Holden inside Australia didn't utilize a variant of the Pulsar, rather selecting with utilize a rebadged variant of the rival Toyota Corolla, that they available because the Holden Nova till the late 1990s whenever they reintroduced the Astra name for their variant of the Opel Astra. The Pulsar N14 was granted Australian Wheels magazine's Car of the Year inside 1991, an honour it shared with all the Honda NSX.

GA16DE 1,596 cc, 110 PS at 6,000 rpm, 15 kg·m at 4,000 rpm
SR20DE 1,998 cc, 143 PS at 6,400 rpm, 18 kg·m at 4,800 rpm

In 1990, the N14 model saw Nissan turn with a more rounded shape. The Langley as well as the Liberta Villa were changed with all the Nissan Primera, assigning the Primera with Nissan Prince Shop places.

This adaptation continued with be available inside New Zealand because the Sentra. In Europe, the Sunny name continued, used with three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback plus four-door sedan models, alongside the separate model line Sunny California station wagon from Japan.

There was no N14 Pulsar available inside the United States or Canada either; rather, the North American Pulsar for those markets evolved into what was recognised as the NX1600. The NX vehicles are sport coupés sharing the same chassis, motors, body electronics plus even dashboard with all the Pulsar N14.

The Taiwanese Pulsar was produced by Nissan's Yulon subsidiary beneath their AREX brand – where it employed the same machines because the Japanese variation.

The N14 series equally saw the introduction of the Nissan Pulsar GTI-R three-door hatchback. This became a homologation variant yielded between 1990 plus 1994 inside purchase with enter the WRC beneath Group A rules at which time. It showcased the turbocharged 2.0-litre SR20DET engine producing 169 kilowatts plus 29 kg·m. The body is mostly the same because the standard N14 three-door model, however, recognized by the big back wing plus bonnet scoop. It has an ATTESA all-wheel drive program along with a special variant of the SR20DET engine. With a power-to-weight ratio of 0.083 plus AWD, the standard GTI-R can accelerate from 0–100 kph inside the 5 2nd bracket, plus cover the standing quarter mile inside the 13 2nd bracket. Top speed is officially reported because 232 km/h.

There were 2 distinct models of the Pulsar GTI-R available with the general public, identifiable by the model quantity found found on the VIN plate found found on the firewall inside the engine bay. There are no exterior graphic variations.

RA models: GTI-RA, model quantity EBYNRVFN14xxxx. This was the general road automobile, that came standard with air conditioner, force windows plus mirrors, plus ABS. Roughly half method from the creation, Nissan created a range of aesthetic changes with the interior of the RA model. Although not advertised or branded as a result, they were extensive enough with be noticeable because a different stage or series, plus are defined by chassis numbers RNN14-100000 plus above. They were priced at ¥2,270,000.

Nissan Pulsar GTI-R

RB models: GTI-RB, model amount EBYNRRFN14xxxx. The homologated model was stripped-down because a base for motorsport utilize. It had the deluxe trimmings like air conditioner, force windows, plus ABS removed because standard, as well as the easy inside trim within the base model Pulsar that reduced the control fat by 25 kg with 1,190 kg. Some of the deluxe products were accessible because a choice. The engine stayed the same because the RA model, however there were a limited mechanical changes including a close-ratio gearbox along with a front limited slip differential rather of the open differential within the RA model.

Other versions:

Nismo: Nismo available a "complete car" variation based found on the RB model featuring most Nismo rally choices. A confirmed total of 21 were yielded, all that are individually numbered about a unique Nismo VIN plate found on the firewall. Some were employed by Nissan plus Nismo because marketing cars, the rest were ordered by private customers. They were priced at ¥3,140,000.

Group A: these rally models were not available with the general public. They were particularly built plus chosen for the WRC by the defunct NME because the functions vehicles.

After NME was disbanded, the vehicles were available with private customers, predominately inside Europe, where several created their method into Rallycross occasions. Tony Bardy is currently nonetheless contending inside UK rallies utilizing the "J3" NME vehicle.

The Pulsars were produced inside Japan between August 1990 till November 1994. The total amount yielded throughout which time was someplace between 12,000 plus 15,000. It is unclear how many were RA plus RB models. The initially year of manufacturing was the biggest due with Nissan having to fulfil the FIA Group A laws inside purchase with enter the model because a producer inside the WRC.

The RHD Sunny models for Europe were yielded from 1992 till January 1995. No recorded information has been found for LHD models. No verifiable evidence has been accessible of Sunny GTI-R manufacturing numbers, however, it's commonly accepted which lower than 1000 were yielded inside total. They were officially available inside the UK, Germany, The Netherlands, Iceland, Italy plus France.

Nissan Sunny was the badge employed for the European-delivered GTI-R. They had a different chassis quantity of EGNN14. The engine output requirements were somewhat less due with the electronic control device having different gas plus ignition maps with pay for the lower octane gas obtainable in those regions. The Sunny GTI-R had many bodily variations with the Pulsar, like the back quantity plate surround plus back fog lights. The interior moreover varied within the Pulsar with a few of the more simple trim within the RB model.

In 1995, the N15 Pulsar was established plus available inside Europe because the Nissan Almera. The New Zealand Nissan Sentra changed name with Pulsar following the Nissan assembly plant inside Wiri, Auckland shut down inside 1998, inside favour of imports from Japan. Again, four- plus five-door models were available, with three-door models being obtainable in Europe plus Japan just, plus not Australia plus New Zealand. North American shoppers didn't get this auto, with all the Sunny-based Sentra being available there rather. The Nissan Almera, the European adaptation of the Pulsar for this generation, changed the Primera because the Infiniti G20.

The Australasian versions included the LX, SLX, Q plus SSS variants. New Zealand certain versions included the S plus SE variant. The SSS model showcased the SR20DE engine featuring 105 kW/179 Nm.

The station wagon continued with be within the Sunny, later spun off inside Japan into the Nissan Wingroad.

The Nissan Sylphy is a compact auto yielded by the Japanese automaker Nissan. Currently inside its 3rd generation, it's the successor of the Nissan Pulsar, with all the next generation nonetheless produced for certain markets. It was equally advertised beneath many different model names, inside many nations.

The initial Bluebird Sylphy nameplate became a continuation for the greater Nissan Bluebird, that has been phased out inside 2000. it was renamed the Nissan Sylphy inside 2012.

In Australia plus New Zealand, Nissan continued with employ the Pulsar name for the N16 series. The four-door sedan souced from Japan as well as the five-door hatchback within the UK were available. Consequently, every body fashion has a different front end.

Trim degrees were LX, ST, Q plus Ti. Engine options consisted of the 1.6- plus 1.8-litre petrols. Power output was 88 kW plus 94 kW. The four-door was obtainable in 4 trim levels—an LX with all the 1.6, the ST plus Ti with all the 1.8-litre engine because standard, along with a Q adaptation with all the 1.8-litre along with a sportier amount of trim, including a back spoiler plus alloy wheels. In the five-door range there was clearly no LX adaptation. Nissan established the hatchback model with all the ST trim level along with a stylish Q adaptation. As these, all hatches were 1.8-litre driven. The base-model LX sedan came with a driver's airbag, air-conditioning, remote locking plus force mirrors, though no anti-lock brakes or energy windows were available. The ST five-door gained an additional front airbag, while the four-door model didn't have 1 because standard. In Ti shape, the four-door gained both front airbags, ABS, climate control air-conditioning, alloy wheels plus energy windows. The Q model was synonymous with the Ti four-door, though there were slight discrepancies involving the sedan plus hatch, with all the latter variation having an additional air-bag plus 15-inch alloy wheels versus the 14-inch alloys found on the sedan.

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